Sandra Haight Poet Limerick

Summer Cooking

It's Summer- a hot humid day.
We go outdoors, swim, heat allay.
    Plan dinner to grill,
    new recipe will
make all my kids happy- hooray!

Come dinner time, I've lost my glow.
I gather the food really slow.
     Then ask so contrite-
     want pizza tonight?
Can't cook now, my energy's low.

The kids skip around with this news;
get busy and put on their shoes.
     Then head to the car-
     the restaurant's not far.
But, I have the lazy-mom blues!

Don't fret, mom, 'cuz pizza is good!
And after, our dinner, we should
     get sundaes for all- 
     at that outdoor mall.   
You need a break, that's understood!

This happens more often than not-
on Summer days when it's so hot!
     Home cooking is fine,
     but best to refine-
when cooler days come- hits the spot!


July 9, 2018

Contest: Summer Laziness
Sponsor: Mohan Chutani

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Constance La France July 29, 2018 at 5:12 PM Sandra, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful and delightful write, well done ! Sandra Haight July 30, 2018 at 8:14 AM Thank you, Constance. I certainly loved having a second chance to earn a win for this one! Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 1:54 PM Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed. Sandra Haight July 30, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thank you very much, Susan. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 4:49 PM Congratulations on your awesome win, Sandra. I enjoyed reading this well written poem with great imagery. Hugs Eve Sandra Haight July 27, 2018 at 8:48 PM Thank you very much, Eve. It was a fun write! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2018 at 6:31 PM NICELY done, Sandra. I like how you did it realistically. so few people do summer cooking these days. Sandra Haight July 27, 2018 at 8:46 PM Thank you very much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra

Lyric Man July 9, 2018 at 5:58 PM Hi Sandra.. Another day, another airport. So how do I fight the long sit and wait? Your incredible write of course! You made my delay sing with your creativity!! Come see me if you get a chance.. I'm releasing a secret! Sandra Haight July 27, 2018 at 8:45 PM Thank you, LM, once again for your supportive comments, that are so uplifting. Much appreciated! Sandra

Daniel Turner July 9, 2018 at 3:03 PM I pretty much run a cold camp here too in the summer, Mrs Sandra. It's even too hot to grill outdoors. A very fun read:) Sandra Haight July 9, 2018 at 3:53 PM Thanks, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed my fun poem! Sandra

Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 10:57 AM When its hot its such an effort to do anything. Nothing wrong with pizza either. Good luck. Tom Sandra Haight July 9, 2018 at 3:52 PM Yes, you are so right, Tom! Thanks for the visit and supportive comment. Sandra

Jan Allison July 9, 2018 at 10:51 AM good for you for out sourcing Sandra, sounds like you have a wonderful time with the family whatever you do:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight July 9, 2018 at 3:51 PM Thank you, Jan. I thought it would fit the theme from a different angle! Hugs, Sandra